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Cost of Living & Prices:
Somalia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.41 times less for grocery shopping in Somalia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 3.27 EUR (3.58 USD) in Somalia and 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.6% lower in Somalia.

3.27 EUR
5.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.27 EUR (1.39 USD) in Somalia and 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.7% lower in Somalia.

1.27 EUR
2.18 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.08 EUR (5.57 USD) in Somalia and 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Somalia.

5.08 EUR
19.15 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 22.8 EUR (25 USD) in Somalia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28% lower in the United States.

22.80 EUR
16.42 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in Somalia and 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Somalia.

3.90 EUR
15.89 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.09 EUR (1.2 USD) in Somalia and 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Somalia.

1.09 EUR
14.60 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.96 EUR (2.15 USD) for 12 eggs in Somalia and 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.6% lower in Somalia.

1.96 EUR
4.32 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.59 EUR (0.65 USD) in Somalia and 3.58 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Somalia.

0.59 EUR
3.58 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
22.80 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.74 EUR (0.81 USD) in Somalia and 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Somalia.

0.74 EUR
2.59 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.81 EUR (0.89 USD) in Somalia and 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Somalia.

0.81 EUR
3.90 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.83 EUR (5.3 USD) in Somalia and 15.24 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Somalia.

4.83 EUR
15.24 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.34 EUR (1.47 USD) in Somalia and 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.9% lower in the United States.

1.34 EUR
1.14 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.87 EUR (0.95 USD) in Somalia and 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Somalia.

0.87 EUR
3.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 2.63 EUR (2.88 USD) in Somalia and 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.9% lower in Somalia.

2.63 EUR
4.86 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.92 EUR (1.01 USD) in Somalia and 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.3% lower in Somalia.

0.92 EUR
3.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.1 EUR (1.21 USD) in Somalia and 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Somalia.

1.10 EUR
7.50 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

-
8.19 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.95 EUR (1.04 USD) in Somalia and 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.3% lower in Somalia.

0.95 EUR
5.70 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Somalia and 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Somalia.

0.62 EUR
2.28 EUR

Restaurant

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.27 times less for meals in restaurants in Somalia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.02 EUR (1.12 USD) in Somalia and 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Somalia.

1.02 EUR
4.76 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Somalia and 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Somalia.

0.55 EUR
2.55 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in Somalia and 7.3 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

9.12 EUR
7.30 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 11.4 EUR (12.5 USD) in Somalia and 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20% lower in the United States.

11.40 EUR
9.12 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.56 EUR (5 USD) in Somalia and 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Somalia.

4.56 EUR
10.95 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in Somalia and 91.22 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Somalia.

16.42 EUR
91.22 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.74 EUR (3 USD) in Somalia and 22.8 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Somalia.

2.74 EUR
22.80 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Somalia and 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in Somalia.

0.31 EUR
2.01 EUR

Fuel

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.84 EUR

Transportation

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 3.53 times less for transportation in Somalia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 31.93 EUR (35 USD) in Somalia and 117.67 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in Somalia.

31.93 EUR
117.67 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in Somalia and 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Somalia.

0.27 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 9.12 EUR (10 USD) in Somalia and 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.7% lower in Somalia.

9.12 EUR
27.37 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.73 EUR (0.8 USD) in Somalia and 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Somalia.

0.73 EUR
1.70 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.37 EUR (1.5 USD) in Somalia and 4.1 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.6% lower in Somalia.

1.37 EUR
4.10 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.65 EUR (4 USD) in Somalia and 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.8% lower in Somalia.

3.65 EUR
16.42 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.8 EUR (25 USD) in Somalia and 89.63 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.6% lower in Somalia.

22.80 EUR
89.63 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 8.44 EUR (9.25 USD) in Somalia and 34.66 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Somalia.

8.44 EUR
34.66 EUR

Flats for rent

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 21.09 times less for renting an apartment in Somalia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 144.72 EUR (158.65 USD) in Somalia and 3467 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in Somalia.

144.72 EUR
3 467 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 68.68 EUR (75.29 USD) in Somalia and 2171 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in Somalia.

68.68 EUR
2 171 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 360.33 EUR (395.02 USD) in Somalia and 6471 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.4% lower in Somalia.

360.33 EUR
6 471 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 178.14 EUR (195.29 USD) in Somalia and 3747 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in Somalia.

178.14 EUR
3 747 EUR

Flats for sale

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 2.65 times more for buying an apartment in Somalia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 31788 EUR (34848.3 USD) in Somalia and 13024 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59% lower in the United States.

31 788 EUR
13 024 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 25047 EUR (27458.3 USD) in Somalia and 8461 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in the United States.

25 047 EUR
8 461 EUR

Salary

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Somalia is 16.27 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 336.11 EUR (368.46 USD) in Somalia and 5470 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 93.9% lower in Somalia.

336.11 EUR
5 470 EUR

Hotels

EURSOSUSD

Somalia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
94.6 EUR

Two stars

-
133 EUR

Three stars

-
178 EUR

Four stars

-
230 EUR

Five stars

-
548 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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